Padel, once a niche racket sport, is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world—and it's redefining urban social life in Pakistan's most populous city. TRT World's Mikail Malik visited a court to see why people in Karachi have fallen in love with the game.

More than a month into a ceasefire, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah continue to trade strikes. While Israeli attacks have largely depleted the Iranian proxy's missile stockpiles, new first-person view (FPV) drones, which are controlled by fiber optic cables, are slipping through Israel's air defenses. The weapon is widely used in Ukraine's war effort against Russia's invasion, but Hezbollah's are not believed to be as sophisticated. We ask Zachary Kallenborn, a warfare and dron

Iran says it is reviewing a US response to its 14‑point peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan, while ruling out nuclear talks for now. The response followed US President Donald Trump's reaction to Tehran's plan, which set a 30‑day deadline to lift the US Navy blockade of Iranian ports and halt all military operations, including Israel's war in Lebanon. After Trum's remarks, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Washington it faces a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a bad d

An Israeli court has extended the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Israeli forces intercepted their ships in international waters earlier this week. Saif's wife, Sally Issa, said her husband "is now in shock and very sad because he missed our daughter's birthday," adding that both activists are on a hunger strike. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Ben

proposal through Pakistan and is currently reviewing the response. Baghaei outlined a 14-point plan demanding a permanent end to the war, not a fragile ceasefire or extended pause, as well as the lifting of the United States blockade over the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports, along with guarantees and trust-building measures between the US and Iran. He added that the 14-point plan is exclusively tied to ending the war, and at this stage, there are no nuclear negotiations taking place. Iran

Mali declared independence from France in 1960. Since then, successive governments have faced a challenge to their authority in the north. Armed groups have carried out four uprisings, but the latest is the most consequential. Fighters linked to Al Qaeda joined forces with Tuareg rebels, and seized control of several towns. The military has been in power since a coup in 2020. It enlisted help from Russian forces to drive out armed groups operating in the Sahel. Now, the military government has

In the 1960s, the Soviet Union carried out hundreds of nuclear tests in Kazakhstan, leaving a legacy of polluted land, radioactive lakes, and generations affected by cancer and birth defects. Many residents who remain in the region say far more needs to be done to deal with the enduring consequences. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Kazakhstan. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al

Voters across the United Kingdom are heading to the polls in local elections that could significantly shape the future of Keir Starmer’s Labour government. In Labour’s traditional strongholds, Starmer risks losing numerous council seats to the right-wing populist party Reform UK. Al Jazeera’s Charlie Angela reports from Sunderland. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our

Al Jazeera hosted a panel discussion on the Iran-US standoff with Mostafa Khoshcheshm, Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Tehran, and Abdulla Banndar Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University in Doha. Khoshcheshm said Iran sees the US as not serious about talks, accusing Donald Trump of making “maximalist demands” and warning that US military deployments suggest a recurrence of wars. He said Iran wants “durable, guaranteed peace”, has set a 30-da

Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says the US naval blockade of Iran has backfired on President Trump and is making the situation much worse. “The negotiations were taking place and could have continued regardless of the blockade,” Parsi told Al Jazeera. “The blockade has nothing to do with the Iranians being at the table. If anything, it is blocking diplomatic progress more than anything else.” He argued that Trump had actually secured

President Trump has warned the US will be withdrawing more troops from Germany. The Pentagon ordered the initial drawdown of 5,000 on Friday from its largest European base. Germany's defence minister says the move will encourage European nations to increase their own security. Trump threatened the withdrawal after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran. People in the German town of Landstuhl are worried about how the exit of US troops will affect them. Some fear i

The Israeli military has sent aid groups in Gaza updated maps showing an expanded restricted zone. A so-called “orange line” marks a new restricted area covering about 11 percent of Gaza beyond the “yellow line”. Israel says the zone is meant to facilitate aid deliveries and that aid groups must coordinate movements with the military. Together with other Israeli-held areas, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli control. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has more from Gaza City. Subscribe

In central Tehran, a striking billboard targeting US President Donald Trump reflects growing political tension, but for many Iranians, the real impact of the conflict is economic. Despite a temporary ceasefire, daily life remains difficult as inflation surges and the national currency fluctuates. Prices of basic goods, from food items like eggs to cars, gold, and foreign currency, continue to rise, deepening anxiety among المواطنين. Small business owners say years of sanctions, combined with

Tensions surrounding potential US–Iran talks are increasingly driven by public messaging rather than real diplomatic progress. Alex Vitena, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, argues that both Washington and Tehran are engaging in “public posturing” instead of serious negotiations. He says there is still no agreement on even the basic framework of what talks should cover, making meaningful progress difficult. According to him, the realistic path forward must focus on core issues—especi

US–Iran tensions continue as negotiations remain stuck with little real progress toward a deal. In this video, Middle East analyst Alex Vatanka explains why both Washington and Tehran are still focused on messaging rather than meaningful negotiations, with the core dispute centered on Iran’s nuclear program. Experts warn that expectations of a quick agreement are unrealistic given decades of mistrust and the lack of a clear framework for talks. The crisis is also affecting global energy marke

Germany is reassessing its security reliance on the United States after Washington said it will withdraw 5,000 personnel stationed in the country, fuelling concerns over a weaker American commitment to European defence. The move coincides with President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on EU-made cars, a step analysts say could cost Germany up to $15bn a year. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X :

Hezbollah is increasingly using a new kind of weapon in its fight against Israeli forces. The armed group is employing small fibre-optic drones to attack soldiers and tanks inside Lebanon. They’re cheap, very difficult to detect, and can’t be jammed. Weapons and tactics born out of the war in Ukraine are spreading. Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebo

Hospitals in southern Lebanon are straining under Israeli attacks, treating war injuries and accommodating displaced people, with some sheltering staff to stay operational. Civilians like farm worker Sana Khalil, now a double amputee after a drone strike on a banana plantation, illustrate the conflict’s impact. Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Beirut. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.

ECOWAS is sending a mediator to Mali to address a worsening security crisis, as Tuareg separatists seize northern towns and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters tighten pressure around Bamako. Authorities have also launched an investigation into recent attacks, with several officers reportedly arrested. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our webs

Labour Day in Cuba saw smaller-than-usual turnout, but celebrations still continued despite a US fuel blockade causing power outages and transport disruptions. Tensions remain high amid repeated threats of military intervention from former US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera’s Ed Augustin reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.co